Official Inside Alcatraz Cruise with Night Cruise Option
San Francisco, USA
- 2 to 4 hours (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Admission Fee - Alcatraz Ticket $47.95, Ferry Cruise, Award winning audio in 11 languages.
- MealsFree appetizer at iconic Mona Lisa Restaurant and Steps of Rome Trattoria in San Francisco's North Beach "Little Italy" with a purchase of a meal.
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Pier 33San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Alcatraz Island
4 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Golden Gate Bridge (Pass By)
San Francisco Bay (Pass By)
Salesforce Tower (Pass By)
San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge (Pass By)
Coit Tower (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Reviews
4.3
based on 153 reviews
Mark_Y, May 2026
Do the walking tour with the national park staff, really well informed, also the audio tour is a great experience
Martha_S, Apr 2026
Was so nice experiencia a the enjojed so much by my self i walk and read every picture they have it in . I love it.
Kerry_l, Apr 2026
Great trip to the island
Great information through the audio tour and displays around the island
A part of the island was closed due to ongoing repairs and when we left the island was closing for a week for essential repairs so glad we got to go
While we were there the last inmate was signing books so an added bonus
Michael_M, Apr 2026
Highly recommend the night tour for the sunset and lights on the bay. Wonderful experience and well organized.
Martin_M, Apr 2026
Very informative and interesting place to visit, try to research the prison history before visiting to have a better experience
Rachel_T, Apr 2026
I just went and did things at my own pace . The only thing that was annoying was the flies everywhere
It’s so worth going
Cynthia_S, Apr 2026
Everything was very easy. No issues at all. The people were very helpful. Had a bit of an issue with the barcode sent to me, but it was resolved.
Darlene_Y, Apr 2026
A lot of climbing up hills, but the trek is well worth it. To experience what the inmates probably felt in such tight quarters and then there is the 'hole'. Another scary experience altogether.
Patricia_N, Apr 2026
Very easy and learned a lot. From
The process of
Getting our tickets to the ride over, the touring of the facilities and the trip back it was very seamless.
Robert_T, Apr 2026
The trip a night was ok but a lot of the island was closed for renovations or close to public . Great night shots of city and bay bridge
Lauren_F, Apr 2026
The tour was so interesting , educational and the reviews from island were amazing. This is a must to for everyone visiting San Francisco.
Tim_S, Mar 2026
Hi I'm very unsatisfied with this tour. I booked this with the impression it had a night cruise included, which it did not. I would have not booked this tour otherwise. You charged me double of what it would normally cost to visit Alcatraz! Please expect a poor review online
Peter_N, Mar 2026
Go at night if you want a more creepier experience and also get the audio guide it helps understanding about everything that went on
Torri_C, Mar 2026
Experience was great! Lots of people, good audio to listen and learn with. Many souvenir options. Fun!
SASCHA_H, Mar 2026
The night option is only available Tuesday through Sunday.
Great views of the bay and Golden Gate Bridge. Most of the buildings were closed. The audio tour of the main prisoner building was interesting in its topics of racism, famous inmates, and escape attempts. Otherwise, a decent place to eat about 2-3 hours of one’s day.
Michael_R, Mar 2026
Great time be prepared to walk uphill alot. The audio tour in the cell block was great!! Seeing San fran from the island, get some great pictures.
Keith_O, Mar 2026
Great trip, very hilly and uneven. Buggy available
Overall great experience .
Great audio set gave lots of information
Mary_D, Mar 2026
Try to get the first boat across to the island as later in the day it is swamped by visitors. We had plenty of space to read the information and go into the cells
Laura_P, Mar 2026
Alot of waiting in the sun as tours were running late but we enjoyed tge educational audio tour very much.
Cornelius_C, Mar 2026
The visit to Alcatraz was good, however, our departure time was for 2:15pm and we didn't actually leave Pier 33 until 2:50 pm. Once your on the island be prepared to walk a steep hill that is like walking 13 stories straight up, so wear comfy shoe and enjoy.
Jerome_B, Mar 2026
Very informative, visually it was a sight to see and listening to the audio portion was great to hear the accounts from guards and prisoners.
Allen_G, Mar 2026
Best Tour. Views were incredible and audio was so fascinating. This is a must do for anyone visiting San Francisco.
VINICIUS_P, Feb 2026
It was an amazing trip inside Alcatraz! I really recommend. The boat was a little crowded.
However the history behind the famous prison was spectacular
Dennis_N, Feb 2026
Excellent trip,well worth a look.
Would recommend taking a coat can be wet and windy this time of year (feb)
Mayte_Y, Feb 2026
Wonderful experience, everything went smoothly lots of fun and information that I didn’t know. Something everyone should experience for themselves
Tamara_L, Feb 2026
Fun trip to Alcatraz. Thought it would be more behind the scenes but was a cattle car of about 200 people on the ferry and in the exhibit. Great to go at night. Makes it a bit more creepy. Big walk up a hill. If you have mobility issues they have a tram for you. Dress in layers. Time in the cell block is an audio headset. Easy to go at your own pace.
Kent_S, Feb 2026
It was a great experience, something I've wanted to do fr a long time. The ferry ride gives you a great view of Alcatraz, the city and San Francisco Bay. We took advantage of the discussion of some of the more notable prisoners and escape attempts, and the audio tour of the prison itself is really well done. It was definitely a highlight of our weekend in San Francisco!
David_S, Feb 2026
It was great and thank you for accommodating me end my friend Kate! The boat ride was amazing and my favorite part was the Garden and Audio cell tour!
Farrah_S, Jan 2026
It was a really fun experience and we got a beautiful sunny day on the boat over to Alcatraz! The tickets were super easy and convenient to buy with lots of days and times to choose from. Highly recommend!!
kate_m, Jan 2026
Very interesting tour. This is a must see for anyone visiting San Francisco. The views from the Island are incredible too.
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